Job Description

Psychologist/Specialist Psychologist

Mid North Coast Correctional Centre

Location – Aldavilla (near Kempsey, Mid North Coast NSW) – learn more

Employment type: Ongoing | Full-time or Part-time (job share available)

Salary:

• • Psychologist: $83,898 – $118,316pa.
  • Specialist Psychologist: $114,016 - $139,824pa
  • Plus environmental allowance, employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

Make Your Impact Where It Matters Most

Ready to use your psychology skills in a role that directly supports rehabilitation and strengthens community safety?

Join the multidisciplinary Psychology Team at Mid North Coast Correctional Centre—a diverse and dynamic custodial environment housing both male and female individuals across minimum, medium, and maximum classifications. You'll provide targeted, evidence-based assessments and interventions in a setting that values ethical practice, collaboration, and professional development.

Working in Aldavilla offers the professional rewards of meaningful regional work, while living along the stunning Mid North Coast allows you to embrace an enviable coastal lifestyle. With Crescent Head, South West Rocks and Port Macquarie within easy commuting distance, you can start your day with ocean views, beach walks, and a relaxed coastal community—then head inland for rewarding work that makes a real difference. This is a unique opportunity to deliver meaningful psychological care while working as part of a supportive team committed to individual and systemic change

Learn more: Click this link- Working with Corrective Services as a Psychologist

What you’ll do

As a Psychologist or Specialist Psychologist, you’ll deliver trauma-informed care within a custodial setting, supporting the rehabilitation and reintegration of men in custody.

You will:

• Conduct psychological assessments and individual interventions
• Facilitate group-based rehabilitation programs
• Provide expert consultation to staff on mental health, trauma, and risk (including sexual and violent offender assessment)
• Collaborate on behaviour support and case planning
• Maintain accurate documentation in OIMS and psychology files
• Prepare reports and provide input to statutory bodies (e.g. Parole Authority, Mental Health Review Tribunal)
• Participate in ongoing training, supervision, and networking opportunities

What we’re looking for

• Full registration (or provisional registration) with the Psychology Board of Australia
• Interest in trauma-informed practice, cognitive impairment, forensic risk, or behaviour change
• A strong ethical foundation and commitment to evidence-based practice
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• NSW Driver Licence and willingness to travel as required

For Specialist Psychologist Considerations

If you would like to be considered for the Specialist Psychologist role, you must also meet the additional capabilities and experience as outlined in the Crown Employees Psychologists Award Click here to view the criteria.

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Why Join Corrective Services NSW?

• Targeted Clinical Work Deliver evidence-based assessments and interventions that directly impact rehabilitation outcomes.
• Supportive, Multidisciplinary Culture Work alongside a collaborative team that values ethical practice, respect, and integrity.
• Development Pathways Access CPD opportunities, clinical supervision, internal training, and progression into Specialist or leadership roles.
• Flexibility & Work–Life Balance – Enjoy a 35‑hour week, flexible working hours, , and consideration for job‑share or part‑time arrangements. Generous leave entitlements, and access to wellbeing programs.

• Purpose‑Led, Rewarding Work Environment – Contribute to rehabilitation that changes lives, with a flexible and autonomous work environment that is both challenging and deeply rewarding

Are you ready to join us?

Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).

This is your chance to take the next step in your psychology career and be part of meaningful change.

Applications close 22/04/2026 at 11:59pm AEST.

Got a question?

Role queries: Katie Stephen | 02 9289 2134 | katie.stephen@correctiveservices.nsw.gov.au|

Application support or adjustments: Divya Soni | 02 9765 1987 | divya.soni@dcj.nsw.gov.au

Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.

Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit

We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.

To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visitInclusion and diversity on the DCJ website

Other Information

A Talent Pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months. Priority will be given to filling the role at Mid North Coast Correctional Centre.

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